The mathematics faculty of senior secondary section of DPS-Modern Indian School attended a webinar on ‘Applied Mathematics’ which is introduced as a new elective by CBSE for Grade XI and XII students from the current year 2020-2021.
The resource person, Lalit Sharma, discussed the new elective Applied Mathematics’ (Sub. Code 241) eligibility for higher education and explained the difference between Applied Mathematics (Sub. Code 241) and Applied Mathematics (Sub. Code 840) which will be discontinued from the academic session 2020-21.
The facilitator, Lalit Sharma, clarified that the students who opted for Basic Mathematics in class X will be eligible to opt only Applied Mathematics (Sub. Code 241) not Mathematics (Sub. Code 041) whereas both the options i.e. Applied Mathematics (Sub. Code 241) and Mathematics (Sub. Code 041) are open for the students who opted for Standard Mathematics in class X .
The students with P/C/B combination too can choose Applied math but those planning to pursue Engineering/Physical Science/Math(Honours) should take Mathematics(Sub. Code 041).
He further acquainted the attendees with the wide-range of career options available for Applied Mathematics students, which include BBA, BMS, BCA, SSC, Bank PO, Actuarial Science (Statistics + Probability), ICWA etc.
With regard to Applied Mathematics’ eligibility for B.Com (Honours) and Economics (Honours), CBSE has written to UGC for permission and its outcome is expected by June end.
It was an informative session and helped the participants know in depth about the newly introduced subject.
